Senior Project Manager for the CORE Kidney Care Program

Description

UCLA Health is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide kidney care initiatives that improve the quality, access, and outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and related conditions. Under the direction of the Medical Director of the CORE Kidney Care Program, you will oversee the planning, execution, and governance of strategic projects that bridge clinical care, research, and operations across UCLA Health. This position offers the opportunity to shape program strategy, lead high-impact quality improvement efforts, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams advancing innovation in kidney care delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor kidney care program initiatives including project roadmaps, timelines, deliverables, and resources. Lead governance meetings and prepare executive updates for leadership.

Supervise research and data activities, ensure compliance with IRB and HIPAA regulations, and collaborate with informatics teams on performance metrics. Support publication and grant proposal development.

Identify and implement strategies to enhance care models, operational workflows, and patient experience using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.

Supervise and mentor project staff, provide guidance and professional development, and foster a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Serve as liaison to physicians, researchers, and external partners. Ensure compliance and alignment with quality initiatives across UCLA Health. Coordinate governance committees and align program efforts with funding and research priorities.

Salary Range : $ 86,400 - $184,800 / Annually

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, or related field or equivalent required; Master's degree (MPH, MHA, MS) required; PhD preferred.

Required minimum five years of experience in healthcare program management in Nephrology, including at least 1-2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience

Strong background in statistical data-driven program management, including metrics development, reporting, and analysis.

Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management platforms, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau), and statistical software (SAS / R) preferred.

Experience managing regulatory compliance for clinical programs or research initiatives (IRB, HIPAA, CMS requirements).

Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams and maintain alignment across multiple stakeholders.

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to prepare reports for executive audiences.

Experience providing coaching, feedback, or performance management for junior staff or research teams.

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification strongly preferred.

Proficiency in manuscript, publication, and grant proposal development, including drafting sections and coordinating with investigators.